HammondDave Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 the whole "if something goes wrong, don't stop - keep going" thing is a common staple of musicianship that's often the first thing anyone is taught. But, that's usually in reference to a clam or mistake, like playing the wrong chord or note at one point. In this case, there is at least one instrument that's wildly out of tune with the others for the entire song. Unless he did it just to spite his guitar tech... Only explanation other than he couldn't hear the difference (hard to believe) or he was just too stoned.... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400; Wurlitzer 200; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Only explanation other than he couldn't hear the difference (hard to believe) Based on some of his antics on stage lately, I've wondered if he's near deaf. Besides the infamous "Greensboro Jump" performance and the monitor tossing, I've seen clips of him where he's banging the tail of his guitar on the stage while fretting chords as if that's an innovation, and stuff like this [video:youtube] He's supposed to be sober, but who knows. We've heard that from him before. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I last saw VH in 1980. DLR stopped the show because someone threw a beer bottle at him. There's another YT of DLR stopping the song because he saw two guys fighting and told them to stop. You can't "stop" backing tracks. Eddie had plenty of time to swap guitars. And no amount of swapping would had improved his guitar sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t9cstudio Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hmmmm, bet the audience didn't even notice (Jump). Just goes to prove that it is and always will be SHOW business. Kurzweil PC4, NS3-88, Kronos 2-61, QSC K8.2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Van Halen used to be Top Gun and a Sensational band , back about 75-85 ,and David Lee Roth one of THE best rock front men ever. Now (in this video at least), sadly , they must be trying to pay the F##king bills. (i.e save money - don't pay for a real keyboardist) Brett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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